Gustard Audalytic AH90 streaming DAC review

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00:00 About Audalytic AH90
04:32 Sound
07:23 vs other DACs
08:34 Head-Amp Sound
09:28 vs SMSL DO400
10:56 LAN input
12:02 vs Matrix Mini-i 4
12:40 vs Eversolo DMP-A6
13:47 Conclusion
16:27 Is this A26 at a lower price?

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me again :) so I went and got the Audalytic AH90 and it's much more smoother than SU10 (witch is a very "smoth" ESS dac) it sounds nothing like Gustard x18, it's much closer to an R2R that to a ESS cip DAC. The differences are very big so for me this review is a bit strage...
If commnts count in any way, I don't see any DAC geting closer to AH90 at the same price point especialy if you consider all the extras for music enjoyment, I am at the point where I am thinkng to buy another one also on black :)
** I just want to mention that Audalytic AH990 has a lot of software bugs if keep changing inputs and volumes, it's not a finisged product with the current firmware...

_CiNEcs

This device is genius now with the NOS/DSD direct firmware update!
It has the same renderer as the R26/A26. External PS option . Balanced. LAN input!! Use Roon with Qobuz then add Hqplayer DSD upsampling. This is a phenomenal deal.

$600!

cameronrector

Hi :) did you manage to listen to this DAC/Streamer with an external Power suply ?

_CiNEcs

If you can try this with a LPS, it would be great!

Leo-tfgu

@iiWiReviews: 'Alma' from 'Gustavo Santaolalla is a great recommendation. If you like that, you'll love 'Arbolito Divino' from a.o. Nick Barbachano (especially around the 1:30 mark). Thanks for the great video. Hope this music brings as much joy to you as it does to me and keep it up! Big up to one of my favourite countries in the world!

roderickdeleeuw

I have this device but I don’t think that I’m using it to its fullest. I have it hooked it up to the TV via optical but I don’t really understand its network rendering capabilities. Support and manuals are crap unfortunately.

joaquinbarreto

Honestly i feel much more comfortable buying most product on Amazon because of the return policy.

topandrun

When power is applied to the DAC, it turns on immediately, it does not go into standby mode, I don’t really like it, the USB and optical cable are connected, you just need to select the input by pressing a button on the control panel. In general, it sounds incomparable, I haven’t heard anything better yet, but I haven’t had a DAC that costs more than $600

John_

Would be very interested in a sound comparison to the Node X using the internal DAC. Currently using one with an upgraded power module and LPS. I am wondering if the DAC in the AH90 would be a step up or maybe just sideways.I like the balanced outs of the AH90.

taho

Connect a 12V linear power supply to the AH90 and you'll hear a completely different, gorgeous, detailed sound with deep bass and excellent clear mids and highs. This is what I did

John_

I've been listening AH90 for a week and absolutely agree that internal renderer sounds better than digital inputs, but I also would like to add, that it's headphone amplifier is very good, at least SMSL HO200 which I've received also is noticeably worse (while being more powerfull).

arm

I adore mine. Details abound and true instrumental timbres also. As an all purpose device it is uniquely positioned an equal or superior to other devices at the same price. The A26 is better and costs 1000 more. If I buy 4000 speakers a dac at 1500 plus makes sense. All three in one: a bargain for most audiophiles

claricenights

Thanks to IIWI! Finally got this thing to connect to QOBUZ via the renderer and wow was that a surprise! Finally see a big difference in SQ in my system. Now I want to go upmarket for a better unit. I want similar sound just wider soundstage, holographic with in room presence more of a in living room sound rather than a depth layering sound. Any recommendations anyone?? System is JBL 4309 & Musical Fidelity M5SI

joaquinbarreto

Hi, I am looking for your recommendation on a DAC/ Preamp to replace my PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC/ pre. Doesn’t have to have a streamer, I just want quality and good amount of inputs and outputs, any suggestions where I can start? I know it will come down to auditioning them. Thanks much!

stephenschmitt

Nicely Done.
Slightly off topic question/suggestion.
We always enjoy your diy videos
Any chance you can show us how you bring back your ifi power x from the dead :)
Thanks

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